Acronyms Flashcards
PaaS
Platform as a Service
FaaS
Function as a Service
IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service
SaaS
Software as a Service
-This allows users to connect to and use cloud-based apps over the Internet.
-Software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted.
Nmap
Network Mapper
-Nmap is used to discover hosts and services on a computer network by sending packets and analyzing the responses.
-Nmap features include host discovery and service and operating system detection.
netcat
A computer networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP.
GAPP
Generally Accepted Privacy Principles
- Outlines 10 privacy practices that all organizations should strive to follow. Not mandated by law, but best practices.
- Management, Notice, choice and Consent, Collection, Use Retention and Disposal, Access, Disclosure, Security, Quality, Monitoring and Enforcement
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NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology
APT
Advanced Persistent Threat
CIA
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
NAC
Network Access Control
Solutions that limit network access to authorized individuals and ensure that systems accessing the organization’s network meet basic security requirements.
802.1x protocol is common standard for NAC. Devices will use this protocol to authenticate.
IdM
Identity Management
The process of managing and controlling digital identities.
IAM
Identity and Access Management
All the processes and technologies needed to manage and secure digital identities and access rights.
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge.
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect on May 25, 2018, is a comprehensive data privacy law that establishes a framework for the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data. Passed by the European Union.
